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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Tie Dye - 10:00am-2:00pm
All Ages. $2 ( a bit more if you purchase something to Dye )

Knot, tie, twist and dip a bandana, a Museum T-shirt or your own threads from home into some swirling, whirling groovy color!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Jam with Johnny - 10:00am
All Ages. Free with Museum admission

Outside or in Imagination Theatre Local musician and West Virginia native Johnny Keener performs an acoustic guitar sing-along of family favorites with lots of audience participation. His children’s music CD, called Elephants Over the Fence, is available for purchase at the Museum store.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Jam with Johnny - 12:00pm

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Toddler Play Series Continues! - 10:15am-11:00am
PAINT & PLAY

Every Thursday in July and August in East Studio.

Ages 2-4 $35 for nine classes, plus museum admission or membership. Call our scheduler at (503)471-9911. Space is limited to 12 children.

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Paint & Play - 10:15am
Toddler Play Series

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Munch and Music - 11:30am-12:00pm
Free with Museum Admission or Membership

Outside on the grassy space. Every Thursday in July.

Pack your blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy the sunshine while listening to songs and stories by local performers.

 

Toddler PLay Series Continues! - 1:15pm-2:00pm
PAINT & PLAY
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Campfire Songs - 10:00am
All Ages.

Slow, lazy summer evenings...the smell of toasted marshmallows...family and friends. Join our resident musician Dave Orleans for some familiar summer tunes.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Campfire Songs - 12:00pm
All Ages.
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Target Free First Friday Nights - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Fourth of July Fun

Thanks to the Target Corporation, Friday nights are free at the Portland Children's Museum from 5:00-8:00.

See a spectacular fire dancer and create shimmering flame-like dancing sticks with light-catching papers and colorful sequins and spangles.

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Smoosh & Squish - 11:00am-1:00pm

Ages 2 – 4.  $2 per child, plus Museum admission or membership.  Sign up in the Wonder Corner.  Space is limited to 10 children.

Push, pinch, pull and prod!  Watch your toddler smoosh and squish flubber, foam, silly putty, clay and more!  Meet other parents and preschoolers while our studio artists guide this playful sensory experience. 

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Games Galore - 10:00am
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Games Galore - 12:00pm
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Special Addition - 12:00pm

12pm.  Join in the fun with an interactive book reading and signing by local author, Carol Zelaya.  Carol shares her latest book ‘Emily the Chickadee’, a true story about a little bird who made her home in the author’s flower box. 

 

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Tie Dye - 10:00am-2:00pm
All Ages. $2 ( a bit more if you purchase something to Dye )

Knot, tie, twist and dip a bandana, a Museum T-shirt or your own threads from home into some swirling, whirling groovy color!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Jam with Johnny - 10:00am
All Ages. Free with Museum admission

Outside or in Imagination Theatre Local musician and West Virginia native Johnny Keener performs an acoustic guitar sing-along of family favorites with lots of audience participation. His children’s music CD, called Elephants Over the Fence, is available for purchase at the Museum store.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Jam with Johnny - 12:00pm

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Toddler Play Series Continues! - 10:15am-11:00am
PAINT & PLAY

Every Thursday in July and August in East Studio.

Ages 2-4 $35 for nine classes, plus museum admission or membership. Call our scheduler at (503)471-9911. Space is limited to 12 children.

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Paint & Play - 10:15am
Toddler Play Series

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Munch and Music - 11:30am-12:00pm
Free with Museum Admission or Membership

Outside on the grassy space. Every Thursday in July.

Pack your blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy the sunshine while listening to songs and stories by local performers.

 

Toddler PLay Series Continues! - 1:15pm-2:00pm
PAINT & PLAY
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Campfire Songs - 10:00am
All Ages.

Slow, lazy summer evenings...the smell of toasted marshmallows...family and friends. Join our resident musician Dave Orleans for some familiar summer tunes.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Campfire Songs - 12:00pm
All Ages.
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Baby Woodstock - 10:00am-4:00pm

Break out your bell-bottoms and flower wreaths and transport your family to the Age of Aquarius!  Get inspired by excellent kid rock bands, tie dye groovy shirts and bandanas, and create coloful felt friendship bracelets.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Smoosh & Squish - 11:00am-1:00pm

Ages 2 – 4.  $2 per child, plus Museum admission or membership.  Sign up in the Wonder Corner.  Space is limited to 10 children.

Push, pinch, pull and prod!  Watch your toddler smoosh and squish flubber, foam, silly putty, clay and more!  Meet other parents and preschoolers while our studio artists guide this playful sensory experience. 

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Baby Woodstock - 10:00am-4:00pm

Break out your bell-bottoms and flower wreaths and transport your family to the Age of Aquarius!  Get inspired by excellent kid rock bands, tie dye groovy shirts and bandanas, and create coloful felt friendship bracelets.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Games Galore - 10:00am
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Games Galore - 12:00pm
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Special Addition - 12:00pm

12pm.  Join in the fun with an interactive book reading and signing by local author, Carol Zelaya.  Carol shares her latest book ‘Emily the Chickadee’, a true story about a little bird who made her home in the author’s flower box. 

 

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Tie Dye - 10:00am-2:00pm
All Ages. $2 ( a bit more if you purchase something to Dye )

Knot, tie, twist and dip a bandana, a Museum T-shirt or your own threads from home into some swirling, whirling groovy color!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Jam with Johnny - 10:00am
All Ages. Free with Museum admission

Outside or in Imagination Theatre Local musician and West Virginia native Johnny Keener performs an acoustic guitar sing-along of family favorites with lots of audience participation. His children’s music CD, called Elephants Over the Fence, is available for purchase at the Museum store.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Jam with Johnny - 12:00pm

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Toddler Play Series Continues! - 10:15am-11:00am
PAINT & PLAY

Every Thursday in July and August in East Studio.

Ages 2-4 $35 for nine classes, plus museum admission or membership. Call our scheduler at (503)471-9911. Space is limited to 12 children.

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Paint & Play - 10:15am
Toddler Play Series

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Munch and Music - 11:30am-12:00pm
Free with Museum Admission or Membership

Outside on the grassy space. Every Thursday in July.

Pack your blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy the sunshine while listening to songs and stories by local performers.

 

Toddler PLay Series Continues! - 1:15pm-2:00pm
PAINT & PLAY
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Campfire Songs - 10:00am
All Ages.

Slow, lazy summer evenings...the smell of toasted marshmallows...family and friends. Join our resident musician Dave Orleans for some familiar summer tunes.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Campfire Songs - 12:00pm
All Ages.
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Smoosh & Squish - 11:00am-1:00pm

Ages 2 – 4.  $2 per child, plus Museum admission or membership.  Sign up in the Wonder Corner.  Space is limited to 10 children.

Push, pinch, pull and prod!  Watch your toddler smoosh and squish flubber, foam, silly putty, clay and more!  Meet other parents and preschoolers while our studio artists guide this playful sensory experience. 

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Games Galore - 10:00am
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Games Galore - 12:00pm
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Tie Dye - 10:00am-2:00pm
All Ages. $2 ( a bit more if you purchase something to Dye )

Knot, tie, twist and dip a bandana, a Museum T-shirt or your own threads from home into some swirling, whirling groovy color!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Jam with Johnny - 10:00am
All Ages. Free with Museum admission

Outside or in Imagination Theatre Local musician and West Virginia native Johnny Keener performs an acoustic guitar sing-along of family favorites with lots of audience participation. His children’s music CD, called Elephants Over the Fence, is available for purchase at the Museum store.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Jam with Johnny - 12:00pm

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Toddler Play Series Continues! - 10:15am-11:00am
PAINT & PLAY

Every Thursday in July and August in East Studio.

Ages 2-4 $35 for nine classes, plus museum admission or membership. Call our scheduler at (503)471-9911. Space is limited to 12 children.

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Paint & Play - 10:15am
Toddler Play Series

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Munch and Music - 11:30am-12:00pm
Free with Museum Admission or Membership

Outside on the grassy space. Every Thursday in July.

Pack your blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy the sunshine while listening to songs and stories by local performers.

 

Toddler PLay Series Continues! - 1:15pm-2:00pm
PAINT & PLAY
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Campfire Songs - 10:00am
All Ages.

Slow, lazy summer evenings...the smell of toasted marshmallows...family and friends. Join our resident musician Dave Orleans for some familiar summer tunes.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Campfire Songs - 12:00pm
All Ages.
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Smoosh & Squish - 11:00am-1:00pm

Ages 2 – 4.  $2 per child, plus Museum admission or membership.  Sign up in the Wonder Corner.  Space is limited to 10 children.

Push, pinch, pull and prod!  Watch your toddler smoosh and squish flubber, foam, silly putty, clay and more!  Meet other parents and preschoolers while our studio artists guide this playful sensory experience. 

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

NEW Cool Down Cartoons - 3:00pm
All Ages.

Free with Museum Adminission or Membership. Imagination Theatre

Hey! There is something NEW and COOL here at the Museum. AIR CONDITIONING. Come on in and slow down during the hottest part of your sun filled day. Classis Cartoons will play in our Play It Again Theatre starting at 3:00. 

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Games Galore - 10:00am
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Games Galore - 12:00pm
All ages. Free with Museum admission or membership

Get out the wiggles and the giggles as we play silly games together.  Join us in Imagination Theater and play classic childhood games, such as Simon Says, Slow Motion Freeze, Hokey Pokey and Duck Duck Goose.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Tie Dye - 10:00am-2:00pm
All Ages. $2 ( a bit more if you purchase something to Dye )

Knot, tie, twist and dip a bandana, a Museum T-shirt or your own threads from home into some swirling, whirling groovy color!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Jam with Johnny - 10:00am
All Ages. Free with Museum admission

Outside or in Imagination Theatre Local musician and West Virginia native Johnny Keener performs an acoustic guitar sing-along of family favorites with lots of audience participation. His children’s music CD, called Elephants Over the Fence, is available for purchase at the Museum store.

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Jam with Johnny - 12:00pm

Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
Clay Glazing - 2:00pm-4:00pm
All ages.

Prices start at $3 per item, plus Museum admission or membership.

Visit the most creative paint-your-own pottery studio in town! Glaze your own creation, or choose from our selection of bisque items such as tiles, picture frames, plates, mugs and bowls.  Available for pick up in one week at the Museum box office.

NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Toddler Play Series Continues! - 10:15am-11:00am
PAINT & PLAY

Every Thursday in July and August in East Studio.

Ages 2-4 $35 for nine classes, plus museum admission or membership. Call our scheduler at (503)471-9911. Space is limited to 12 children.

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Paint & Play - 10:15am
Toddler Play Series

This rich sensory experience will introduce your pre-schooler to a variety of painting techniques. Discover color, shape, and texture while using vibrant liquid watercolors, tempera ice cubes, neon color sprinkles and more!

Storytime - 11:00am

Treehouse Adventure is the perfect place to jump, clap, shout and dance, or to slow down and listen to a wonderful story!

During Storytime, Museum educators bring a handful of favorites from our library of children's books to transport families to another place and time.

Munch and Music - 11:30am-12:00pm
Free with Museum Admission or Membership

Outside on the grassy space. Every Thursday in July.

Pack your blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy the sunshine while listening to songs and stories by local performers.

 

Toddler PLay Series Continues! - 1:15pm-2:00pm
PAINT & PLAY
Storytime - 2:00pm
All ages.
NEW! Summer Sidewalk - 3:00pm
All Ages. Free with admission or membership

Twist, turn, slide and shimmy your way into summer! Hop scotch, bubbles, hula hoops, and more will help us celebrate the season! Join us outside for these favorite activities. We meet on the grassy hill to the left of the museum entrance..




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